noun
- Plural of colobus; a genus of African primates with reduced or absent thumbs, characterized by long tails and black-and-white or reddish coloring.
Usage: zoology; plural form
Examples
- The colobi are found in the forests of West and Central Africa.
- Researchers studied the social behavior of colobi in their natural habitat.
- Several species of colobi are endangered due to habitat loss.
- The colobi's distinctive black-and-white fur makes them easily recognizable.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting colobi populations from deforestation.